A transformative retreat where nature, mindfulness, and community come
together to restore your spirit and renew your purpose.
Carole’s presence is both grounding and luminous – an invitation to come home to yourself and live a life that feels true.
Carole Forest creates sacred spaces where people can unplug from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with what truly matters. Her retreats, set in breathtaking natural environments, invite men and women to slow down, listen inwardly, and rediscover the truth of who they are.
“I believe that when we step away from the world’s noise and listen to the quiet wisdom within,
we return to our essence – wild, whole, and beautifully human.”
Reserve your sacred space for Harmony Rising before the year ends and begin your journey of transformation.
Reserve your sacred space for Harmony Rising before the year ends and begin your journey of transformation.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Atitlán in Santa Cruz La Laguna, Villa Sumaya is a sanctuary of peace surrounded by lush tropical gardens and majestic volcano views.
Accessible only by boat, it offers a rare sense of seclusion and magic – a perfect setting for
deep rest, soulful connection, and personal renewal. Cozy rooms, inspiring yoga spaces,
and a tranquil spa await your arrival.
Nestled on the shores of Lake Atitlán in Santa Cruz La Laguna, Villa Sumaya is a sanctuary of peace surrounded by lush tropical gardens and majestic volcano views.
Accessible only by boat, it offers a rare sense of seclusion and magic – a perfect setting for deep rest, soulful connection, and personal renewal. Cozy rooms, inspiring yoga spaces, and a tranquil spa await your arrival.
Step into a world where spirit, earth, and heart meet. These four sacred ceremonies invite you to slow down, reconnect, and remember the wisdom already within you. Through ancient traditions, elemental guidance, and immersive sensory journeys, you’ll be held in spaces of reflection, release, transformation, and renewal. Each ceremony offers its own unique portal into presence - awakening joy, grounding your energy, and opening the path to healing, clarity, and a deeper experience of life.
Connect with Xicoy, the Spirit of Cacao, to open your heart through a loving Mayan ritual. Sip ceremonial cacao, slow down, and enter a sacred space of joy, laughter, reflection, and release. This heart-opening experience inspires a sense of presence, bliss, and the radiant feeling of being fully alive.
Guided by a Mayan spiritual elder, you’ll co-create a sacred fire using cacao, herbs, and resins to honour the day’s unique energies. This ancient tradition teaches gratitude, balance, and connection with the elements, offering a powerful opportunity to release, renew, and align with the cycles of life.
Enter a handcrafted volcanic-stone lodge for a purifying, earth-based ceremony. Through sacred chants, song, and steam, you’ll cleanse body and spirit, reconnect with nature’s four directions, and celebrate oneness with Great Spirit. Emerge renewed, inspired, and deeply grounded in gratitude, vitality, and connection.
Immerse yourself in a vibrational journey of crystal bowls, chimes, gongs, and sacred vocals. These healing frequencies harmonize body and mind, releasing stored tension and emotional weight. You’ll emerge refreshed, expanded, and attuned to your inner peace and full creative potential.
Join us for Harmony Rising – April 18-25,2026
A $500 deposit saves your space and the Early Bird rate.
Half balance due January 1, final payment due February 15, 2026.
For payment plans or room preferences, email:
expandingforwardretreats@gmail.com
$ 4,297 Value
